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Mac MOO FAQ
Q: Do they make a MOO server for a Macintosh?
A: Yes they do. It's at my workplace server.
Q: What are the requirements for the server to run on my Mac?
A:
* The server requires about 6-7 Megs of RAM. But it likes more. You need
about 2-3 times as much RAM as your database size.
* You must have a database. You can pick up one at
parcftp.xerox.com/pub/MOO. It should be something like
LambdaMooDB[date-goes-here].
* I don't think it will run on anything less that a System 7.
* You must have the ThreadManager extension in your extensions folder
(and loaded) before you even think about running the server (bad things
will happen). Program Linking in the Sharing Setup control panel *must*
be turned on otherwise you will get unimplemented traps crashing your
computer. Virtual RAM will work with the server.
Q: How do I start the server? There's no instructions.
A: Drop your database on top of the server icon. If the server icon isn't
accepting it, then either the database isn't text, or the creator isn't MOO.
If you are certain that it is, in fact, a database, then use ResEdit to
change its creator to 'MOO'.
Q: Why, when I start the server, does it come up with a dialog saying
"UnImplemented Trap," forcing me to restart?
A: Could be many things:
1. You don't have the ThreadManager extension in your extensions folder.
2. You don't have enough memory to load the database.
3. You didn't drop a database onto the server-icon. Instead, you just
double-clicked on it.
4. Program Linking in the Sharing Setup control panel isn't turned on.
5. You have some funky extensions.
6. The server doesn't like your computer.
In the case of the latter, it's possible it's your system software. Try
removing all extensions but those used by the system, and of course, the
ThreadManager.
Q: Why does my computer always freeze up when I start the server or about an
hour into a session?
A: It's not freezing up really, it's just dumping the database to disk. Most
of the time it resides in memory, but it writes to disk periodically.
Usually this lasts for about 2 minutes. If your mouse is still moving, then
it's still working. Just let it alone for a little bit and it'll be ok. This
should be fixed in a future version.
Q: Why can't I connect to my server?
A:
1. If you are over a Local-Talk line, you need to use the MOO Client,
which is also available at ftp.netcom.com/pub/rcm.
2. If you are on eithernet, make sure that you have a constant IP address
instead of a random one. (in the MacTCP control panel). If it's random,
strange things will happen.
3. Make sure that in the Sharing Setup control panel, you are allowing
other users to link to applications on your machine. (also I think you
need to turn on file sharing).
4. Check your physical connections.
If you have any other questions, feel free to email me at
grgcombs@mail.utexas.edu.
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